Researcher in International Human Rights

About the Workplace

The Pufendorf Institute is an independent institute within Lund University that annually hosts 4–5 research groups working collaboratively on emerging research challenges. A team of five staff members with different areas of expertise supports the researchers during their time at the institute. The institute hosts a large number of international researchers, both as visiting scholars and as part of the interdisciplinary groups. Various activities related to the research groups take place throughout the year, and the institute actively supports the groups in their interdisciplinary processes.

The institute’s administrative team consists of five people: the director, coordinator, communications officer, unit administrator, and janitor. The team works collaboratively in a project-based format but is also guided by the institute’s recurring calls for applications, the selection and introduction of new groups, and ongoing support to the groups throughout their research year. International Fellows and guest researchers visit the institute throughout the year and must be welcomed and supported - making English-language communication essential. The institute also organizes various activities aimed at the public and university colleagues, for which the administrative team is responsible for planning and implementation.

The work varies throughout the year and is largely guided by the annual cycle of incoming research groups.

We Offer

Lund University is a public authority, which means you will enjoy special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension scheme.

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Job Duties and Areas of Responsibility

This position involves reasearching and serving as a legal expert in international human rights. The role includes collaborative research on neurotechnology alongside physicians, neurologists, social scientists, and psychologists. The expert will participate in a research team investigating the ethical and legal boundaries concerning neurotechnologies, particularly those intended for brains at various stages of development. The group also studies the ethical and societal implications of the commercialization of neurotechnologies.

Qualifications

The applicant must be an experienced researcher with a background in how information technology and digital development affect human rights. Documented experience as a human rights advisor, particularly at the international level, is required. Experience in human rights research, particularly in neurotechnology, is essential. Documented experience as an advisor in digital technology within the military, and in matters related to human rights and neurotechnology, is required. The candidate must also have documented experience with the legal aspects of how commercial, non-therapeutic neurotechnology development impacts human rights.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in International Human Rights

• LLM in International Human Rights

• Experienced researcher with a background in how information technology and digital development impact human rights

• Documented experience as an advisor on human rights, especially at the international level

• Research experience in human rights, particularly in neurotechnology

• Documented advisory experience in digital technology within the military, as well as in human rights and neurotechnology

• Documented experience with the legal implications of commercial, non-therapeutic neurotechnology on human rights

• Research on how mobile tracking affects personal privacy

• Documented experience of working in interdisciplinary research teams

Other Information

This is a fixed-term position for 11 months at 50% employment.

Lund University applies individual salary setting. Please indicate your salary expectations in your application.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the university's recruitment system. Your application should include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how your qualifications match the role. It should also include a CV, copies of degree certificates or equivalent documentation, and any other materials you wish to refer to (copies of grades, contact information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.).